Fashion Beauty Wisdom

Archive for October, 2008

‘Socially Responsible’ has become a buzzword like no other; between oil, conflict diamonds, and depleting natural resources, many designers feel that the earth can only give up so much, and many are working really hard to squash the myth that organic equals crunchy. What started with Al Gore’s movie and the RED campaign at the GAP has become an all out phenomenon with celebrities leading the way. Instead of opting for typical diamonds, many are choosing to purchase conflict-free diamonds as a way to show that they are socially responsible. Turn on the television to any talk show, and one celebrity or another is discussing what they do to stay green. So, as a style conscience consumer, how do you stay fashionable while being socially responsible? Fortunately, designers have done all the hard work, so all we need to do is shop!

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Welcome to Scorecard, Round 2, our seasonal wrap-up of fashion’s critical winners and losers. Just as the shows start to fade from memory, we bring together critics’ sound bites and runway images for nearly every men’s show.

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As a woman with impeccable taste, you undoubtedly have a closet full of beautiful clothes; however, there are essential pieces that no classy lady should be without. If you can’t get them all at once, piece this wardrobe together one garment at a time. The next time you get an invitation to that special event, you’ll be glad you did.

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What’s best this summer? A popular style is the strapless dress. Strapless can flatter any body type, as long it is in the right fabric and the right fit. For example, if you are looking to support a fuller bust, or you feel that your figure needs to be slimmed down, stay away from clingy fabrics, like jersey dresses. Choose a fabric, like heavy cotton with built in boning to create a sexy, streamlined look.

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This season, the cutsie dress is making a strong comeback along with t-shirt dresses, drawstring waists and hems and mini skirts. These are all simple additions to your closet and are very inexpensive updates that can be done. If you’re a mom, you may find your daughter raiding the attic for some true vintage treasures; if this is the first time you’ve seen this look, you might be wondering the best way to pull these looks together. So, before you go shopping, check out these few tips that you should keep in mind when purchasing.

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When deciding to have your staff wear uniforms, it is important to consider several factors before purchasing them. You need to consider what is good for your business in several different aspects before selecting a uniform. Having your employees start wearing uniforms is not something to be taken lightly.

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As color has a tremendous emotional impact and effect on moods and appearance its importance in fashion designing is without question; and because of its importance it is well to learn how it should be used with different women’s coloring.

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Good taste in general design may be instinctive but good taste in dress is not necessarily inherent – however, it can be developed. Principles of good taste in dress change with the type of climate, social structure of a particular locality, geographical location, and era or time in history. Good taste in dress requires sensitivity to the times, to knowledge of fashion, and suitability not only to the individual but to the occasion as well.

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Patterns are made to conform with certain standard measurements. Allowance is made for ease or fullness at bust, across shoulder, at waistline, hip and upper arm. The amount of fullness depends on the type of fabric used. Sheer fabrics, such as chiffons, net, laces, etc., require greater fullness in treatment than linens, firm crepes, cottons and woolens.

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Many fashion pundits and bloggers are predicting that the next fashion phase for men will be a look dubbed avant-bland.

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